About the Minnesota Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention

The Minnesota Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention (MCHACP) is comprised of people with a stake in HIV prevention and care, including people from HIV-affected communities. The council also operates as a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Minnesota Department of Health, and Hennepin County Public Health. It is the responsibility of MCHACP to: • Develop Minnesota’s Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan • Make decisions and recommendations about HIV treatment and care services • Prioritize populations for HIV prevention services

Membership Options:Council Membership:Council members commit to a two-year term during which they attend monthly council meetings and participate in at least one committee that meetsmonthly or quarterly.Community Membership: Community members participate on a committee of their choosing. Once they have satisfied the committee’s eligibility requirements, they are eligible to vote on issues brought before the committee.

Current Council Openings

Announcements

African American and Latino men who are living with HIV/AIDS and are not employees, paid consultants or board members of an agency that receives Ryan White funding

State Medicaid Representative

All individuals interested in the work of the council are encouraged to apply. Applications are kept on file for one year and as spots open up, applicants will be considered for these vacancies.

In addition to becoming a council member, there are other opportunities to be involved with the council. Read more about community membershiphere.